OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

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Skin cancer prevention in extreme sports: Intervention in a 24‐h race	54
Photoprotective Effect of Taurine‐Rich Protamex Extract From Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Byproduct Against Ultraviolet B‐Induced Skin Damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Zebrafish	34
Ambient Solar Radiation Predicts Psoriasis Treatment Intensity	30
Can Urea 10% Promote Photosensitizer Uptake Before MAL ‐ PDT for the Treatment of Facial Actinic K	28
Dapsone‐induced photosensitivity: A case report and review of literature	23
Successful Response to Upadacitinib for Polymorphous Light Eruption: A Case Report	21
Maintenance phototherapy for vitiligo: A multicenter, randomized controlled trial	19
Chronic actinic dermatitis successfully treated with methotrexate and dupilumab	18
Inhibition of UVB radiation‐induced tissue swelling and immune suppression by nicotinamide riboside and pterostilbene	17
Evaluation of the Effect of Exosomes From Adipose Derived Stem Cells on Changes in GSH/ROS Levels During Skin Photoaging	16
Public interest in sunscreens and sunscreen ingredients: A Google trends study	15
Low‐Dose UVA‐1 Phototherapy Treatment for Hand Eczema: A Safety and Effective Treatment	15
Awareness of sun exposure risks and photoprotection for preventing pigmentary disorders in Asian populations: Survey results from three Asian countries and expert panel recommendations	15
In Response to “Photosensitizing Drugs and Risk of Skin Cancer in Women—A Prospective Population‐Based Study”	14
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Combination of Methyl Aminolevulinate‐Based Photodynamic Therapy and Antibiotics in the Treatment of Mycobacterium gordonae Scalp Infection: A Case Report	13
Knowledge and the behavioral patterns of photoprotection among Koreans with skin disease	13
Protective effect of γ‐glutamylcysteine against UVB radiation in NIH‐3T3 cells	12
Peripheral blood CD4⁺ T cell count predicts recurrence of condyloma acuminatum after photodynamic therapy in HIV‐positive patients	11
Comparing the efficacy of 308‐nm light‐emitting diode and 308‐nm excimer lamp for treating vitiligo: A randomized controlled trial	11
Long‐term exposure to low levels of ambient UVB are associated with a decreased risk of moderate‐to‐severe acne: A retrospective cohort study in college students	11
Influence of environmental factors on facial pigmented spots: Epidemiological survey of women living in the northern and southern regions of Japan	10
Fractional CO₂ Laser‐Assisted Delivery of Botulinum Toxin‐A Versus Aluminum Chloride in Treatment of Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis	9
Use of low‐level light therapy in management of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: A case series of four patients	9

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Correlation Between Objective and Subjective Methods in Skin Aging Assessment: A Comparative Approach	9
Successful treatment of ectropion induced by actinic keratoses with photodynamic therapy: Report of two cases	9
Bridging Gaps in Sun Protection Awareness and Engagement for Fitzpatrick IV–VI Populations	9
Outdoor clinical testing with reference sunscreens to determine differences in skin response between populations of different ethnicity: A combined data analysis from 128 subjects	9
Phototherapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in Singaporean children and adolescents	8
Sunproofing from within: A deep dive into oral photoprotection strategies in dermatology	8
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and its derivatives in animal studies: Systematic review	8
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Role of interleukin‐36γ induced by ultraviolet radiation in chronic actinic dermatitis	8
Clinical characteristics of patients with human immunodeficiency virus and immune‐mediated photodermatoses: A retrospective study of 39 patients	7
Luminescence of favipiravir in skin appendages and sclera. A controlled study and literature review	7
A case of mycosis fungoides effectively treated with ultraviolet light A 1‐light‐emitting diode phototherapy	7
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Leaf Extract Promotes Endo180 Production in Dermal Fibroblasts and has Antiwrinkle Effect on Human Skin	7
Characteristics of dermal vascularity in melasma and solar lentigo	7
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Effect of photodynamic therapy with 5‐aminolevulinic acid and EDTA‐2Na against mixed infection of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa	6
Properties and safety of topical dihydroxyacetone in sunless tanning products: A review	6
CO₂ laser combined with ALA‐PDT for successful treatment of refractory acne vulgaris: A case report	6
Systematic review of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa	6
Vitiligo‐like depigmentation affecting sun‐exposed areas caused by palbociclib	6
Narrow Band Ultraviolet B Phototherapy Versus Oral Cyclosporine in the Treatment of Chronic Urticaria	6
Phototherapy Adherence Among Patients With Different Indications	6
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The clinical spectrum of response to narrowband‐UVB therapy in chronic plaque psoriasis: The lower limbs are the most difficult‐to‐treat body region	5
Demographics and clinical presentations of 844 patients with light and dark skin types with polymorphous light eruption and chronic actinic dermatitis evaluated over 23 years	5
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PINGing Sunshine: A Review of the Evidence for Adding Non‐Filtering Photoprotective Ingredients to Sunscreens	5
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Impact of ultraviolet radiation on cardiovascular and metabolic disorders: The role of nitric oxide and vitamin D	5
Single‐center real‐world treatment outcomes of ablative fractional laser‐assisted photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis	5
Patients With Rosacea Exhibit Lower Minimal Erythema Doses to Both UVA and UVB	5
Visible Light Protection: An Updated Review of Tinted Sunscreens	5
A Retrospective Comparison Between Home and in‐Office NB‐UVB Efficacy for Patients With Mycosis Fungoides	5
Efficacy of 308‐nm excimer therapy in alopecia areata: A retrospective study with long‐term follow‐up	5
Childhood fixed solar urticaria induced by visible light	5
Collagen study advances for photoaging skin	5
Nb‐UVB and PUVA therapy in treating early stages of Mycosis Fungoides: A single‐center cross‐sectional study	5
Gain of Protection Afforded by the Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate (MCE) UVA1 Filter on Pigmentary and Aging Signs: An Outdoor 4‐Week Randomized, Int	5
Photoprotective measures among adolescents stratified by region: An analysis utilizing the National College Health Assessment	5
Treatment with a red‐laser‐based wound therapy device exerts positive effects in models of delayed keratinocyte and fibroblast wound healing	5
How Does Illness Perception Affect the Quality of Life and Sun Protection Behaviors of Rosacea Patients?	5
Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy using chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine for treating advanced stage‐III periodontitis in smoking patients	5
Measurements of illuminance in simulated daylight photodynamic therapy	4
Risk of skin cancers in mycosis fungoides patients receiving PUVA therapy: A real‐life experience from a single tertiary center	4
Could OTC Devices Reduce Disparity of Care? A Comparison of the Spectral Output of Home‐Based Narrow‐Band UVB Phototherapy Devices to a Prescription Device	4
A Case of Xeroderma Pigmentosum Variant Type With a Novel Mutation Diagnosed in Early Childhood	4

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Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for pityriasis lichenoides: A real‐life experience	4
Progressive nonsegmental vitiligo successfully treated with oral tofacitinib and narrow‐band UVB: A case report of 2‐year follow‐up	4
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Analysis of whole blood protoporphyrin and plasma porphyrin in patients on dapsone	4
The Therapeutic and Preventive Effects of Light‐Emitting Diode (LED) for Post‐Inflammatory Erythema and Hyperpigmentation: A Pilot Study	4
Systemic photosensitivity due to levetiracetam: Report of a previously undescribed adverse effect	4
Chloro‐aluminum phthalocyanine‐mediated photodynamic therapy in the treatment of stage‐II chronic periodontitis among smokers	4
A Rare Case of Photo‐Induced Urticarial Vasculitis	4
Prognostic biomarkers of cutaneous melanoma	4
Sun‐Exposed but Under‐Treated: Mapping the Geospatial Imbalance of Dermatologists and Outdoor Laborers	4
Assessing adults' beliefs about the motivations for indoor tanning	3
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Narrow‐Band UVB Phototherapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Immune‐Related Adverse Events From Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis	3
Five percent 5‐aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for the treatment of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp	3
A decrease of mitochondrial ubiquitin ligase increases the secretion of matrix metalloproteinase‐1 by dermal fibroblasts through the induction ofERstress	3
PUVA therapy in persistent cutaneous histiocytosis: Case report and literature review	3
Photosensitivity associated with anaplastic lymphoma kinase inhibitors: A review of postmarketing cases reported toFDAand published in the literature	3
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Who Still Indoor Tans in the United States? An Updated Analysis of the 2019 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System	3
Ocular protection in congenital erythropoietic porphyria: A potential role for gaming glasses	3
Subjective and objective assessment of color match of universal tinted sunscreens in Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I–VI	3
Chronic infrared‐A irradiation‐induced photoaging of human dermal fibroblasts from different donors at physiological temperature	3
Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunct Treatment in a Patient With Deep Dermatophytosis and Inherited CARD9 Deficiency	3
Mesenchymal stem cell‐derived exosomes and skin photoaging: From basic research to practical application	3
Efficacy of using oral methotrexate with phototherapy in the treatment of vitiligo in comparison with single phototherapy treatment: A double‐blinded randomized controlled trial	3
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High‐power laser as a treatment of recurrent gingival fibromatosis in a patient with a rare syndrome: A case report	3
Dermoscopy observation of five cases of pilar sheath acanthoma and a literature review	3
Assessment of sun‐safety education behavior via spectrophotometric evaluation: A preliminary study	3
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Red–Blue Light Therapy Mitigates Atopic Dermatitis via CD56bright NK Cell Modulation: A Mendelian Randomization Study	3
Does the risk of basal cell carcinoma increase in patients with psoriasis under treatment?	3
Pseudoporphyria—a diagnostic challenge: A case series and a proposed diagnostic algorithm	3
Photoprotection by clothing: A review	3